Gulliver's Travels

The flying island of Laputa in Book III can be seen as a satire on:

• Philosophical idealism

• Abstract scientific reasoning detached from reality

• Exploration and colonization

• The dangers of religious fanaticism

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How does Swift criticize the pursuit of knowledge through the depiction of the Academy of Lagado?

• By showing the importance of scientific discovery

• By satirizing impractical experiments and useless knowledge

• By promoting the integration of science and politics

• By advocating for the progress of technology

The character of the King of Brobdingnag is used to represent Swift’s ideal of:

• A merciful and wise ruler

• A tyrannical leader

• A corrupt and power-hungry monarch

• An ideal democratic leader

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In Book IV, what is Swift's ultimate comment on reason and rationality through the Houyhnhnms?

• Rationality can lead to a utopian society

• Complete reliance on reason leads to an emotionless, cold society

• Rational beings are the only true moral creatures

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How is Gulliver used by the farmer in Brobdingnag?

• He is worked nearly to death, almost like an around-the-clock circus performer.

• He is used in combat against Blefescu.

• He is used to deliver messages to faraway lands.

In the film Gulliver's Travels, Lemuel claimed he was ____________ for figuring out how to seize Blefescu's ships.

• ingenious

• intrepidity

• prudent

• diminutive

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When Gulliver is in Brobdingnag, he is ______________ in comparison to the giants.

• intrepidity

• dexterity

• diminutive

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When Gulliver is embarking on a series of adventures around the world, he is taking __________ to his well-being.

• risks

• assurances

• treasures

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When the reader first meets him, Lemuel Gulliver's job aboard ship is a:

• cook

• doctor

• blacksmith

• carpenter

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The Lilliputians are a race of small people who think they are very:

• insignificant

• important

• big

• giant

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